CVE-2007-0448

PHP 5.2.0 - Arbitrary File Read via Invalid URI Handler in fopen

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-0448. PoCs published by Maksymilian Arciemowicz.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a PHP safe_mode bypass vulnerability (CVE-2007-0448) by using the 'srpath://' stream wrapper to write files outside restricted directories. It affects PHP 5.2.0 and potentially other versions, particularly in shared-hosting environments.

Description

The fopen function in PHP 5.2.0 does not properly handle invalid URI handlers, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass safe_mode restrictions and read arbitrary files via a file path specified with an invalid URI, as demonstrated via the srpath URI.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Maksymilian Arciemowicz · textlocalphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/29528

This exploit demonstrates a PHP safe_mode bypass vulnerability (CVE-2007-0448) by using the 'srpath://' stream wrapper to write files outside restricted directories. It affects PHP 5.2.0 and potentially other versions, particularly in shared-hosting environments.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Auth Bypass
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PHP 5.2.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: PHP safe_mode enabled · Ability to execute arbitrary PHP code
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreasonres
http://securityreason.com/achievement_securityalert/44
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22261
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2175

Scores

EPSS 0.0711
EPSS Percentile 93.4%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
php/php 5.2.0
Published May 24, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026